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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Through Daily Scripture Reading Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 4,721 views

    This message look at daily Scripture reading as a mans to connect with God and hear His voice

    Reading Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Evangelist Robert L. Sumner in his book The Wonders of the Word of God tells about a man in Kansas City who was severely injured in an explosion. The victim’s face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight as well as both hands. He had just become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be Humble?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2014
     | 3,921 views

    To show that the most humble man on earth gave glory to the LORD and made himself nothing.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to be protected from destruction? If yes is your answer, then be humble. How? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the most humble man on earth gave glory to the LORD and made himself nothing. IV. TEXT: Exodus 16:7 (Amplified Bible) 16:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    20/20 Vision

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012
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     | 32,101 views

    A church is headed nowhere until it has a clear vision

    20/20 Vision 2 Chronicles 20:20 What is the most common surgery performed in the US? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common surgery is: Lens and cataract procedures… specifically- laser eye surgery People want their vision restored to 20/20 When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Will Reap

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 6, 2010
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     | 5,259 views

    Our character, our relationship with God and with one another, these are ruled by the law of sowing and reaping. It’s part of the moral fabric of the universe created by God.

    We All Will Reap 06/28/09 AM Text: Galatians 6:7-9 Introduction Illus: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, 49, a conservative former congressman viewed as a strong contender for the White House in 2012, had disappeared from his state of South Carolina, telling aides he was going hiking in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
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     | 4,797 views

    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,162 views

    Waiting on God is one of the most difficult things to do. Apparently the whole life secret lies in it. What does waiting on the Lord include? Let me put it in three brief exhortations. Keep near Him; keep still; expect.

    Illustration: Themistocles, who led the Greeks in the famous naval battle of Salamis, for some reason unknown to his troops, delayed the engagement. It was expected that he would avail himself of the early morning hours; and when what seemed the golden opportunity had gone in inactivity, there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 12,933 views

    A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

    THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings And Instructions From Proverbs

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 5, 2010
     | 9,939 views

    Proverbs 28 is filled with words of warnings and instructions. The wise take heed, warnings are given, so we might know how to handle certain situations, and to keep us away from danger. Instructions are here, so we might understand the how do’s. (The dos

    Warnings and Instructions Proverbs 28:1-28 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged. 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church With Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    No matter how excellent our ministries are, no matter how diligently we execute them, if we tolerate sin in our midst then Christ's abundent grace must inevitably move to judgment. Not because He desires it, but because His eternal word requires it. Wake

    The Church with Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Reading Rev 2:18-29 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Showing Up At The Gym Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 17, 2010
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     | 4,372 views

    Discipleship will not happen by accident. It requires meaningful practices. It requires meaningful progress. And it requires a meaningful process.

    SHOWING UP AT THE GYM Talking and Listening to God -- Part 4 Isaac Butterworth December 19, 2010 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Hard Heart

    Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013
     | 14,107 views

    A Message about the hard heart

    Mark 6:45-56 (KJV) 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship , and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida , while he sent away the people . 46 And when he had sent them away , he departed into a mountain to pray . 47 And when even was come , the ship was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And God Remembered

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 54,828 views

    What does it mean to be "remembered" by God?

    INTRO: 1. “And God Remembered…” is found in a number of occasions in the Old Testament. a. It’s said God remembered Noah when he and the animals was floating in the flood. b. It’s said God remembered Abraham in the wake of Sodom & Gomorrah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship And Obedience

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2011
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     | 8,267 views

    Obeying God is an act of worship. This sermon explores how we become more authentic worshipers by obeying God's will.

    When you think of the word: “Worship”, what comes to mind? What other words come to mind? [Church, singing, Sunday, peaceful, holy, love etc]. When you think of the word: “Obedience”, what other words come to mind? [Submission, doing what you’re told, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning The Lost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
     | 5,989 views

    We have a responsibility as a believer to share our faith and experiences of God. We are to be disciples to those we live around, work around and have relations with. We are to be the light to a darkened world.

    Winning the Lost Jude Scripture Introduction- Good Morning, I want to speak to you about winning the lost to Christ – You know that is for each one of our responsibility of those who profess Christ. It is not for the elite, those chosen few, those that have no trouble speaking, those that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Simple - Pt. 2 - Audit Your Approach Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,822 views

    We print it on our currency. But in our life we have to determine how to fill in the blank. I will place my trust in ___________.

    Audit Your Approach I. Introduction It is right there in green and white. It is engraved into the silver, copper, and gold. It is a prominent feature on our currency. It is a statement of trust. It is a statement of reliance and dependence. However, I want to submit to you that most of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal